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Focus issue: cam in maternity and midwifery.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19880078 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rankin-Box D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Challenging current trends in maternity complementary therapies.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19880079 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tiran D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Intractable migraine headaches during pregnancy under chiropractic care.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a 24-year-old gravid female with chronic migraine headaches since age 12years. Previous unsuccessful care included osteopathy, physical therapy, massage and medication. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication with codeine provided minor and temporary relief. Chiropractic care involving spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and adjunctive therapies resulted in symptom improvement and independence from medication. This document provides supporting evidence on the safety and possible effectiveness of chiropractic care for patients with headaches during pregnancy. PMID: 19880080 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Com...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Alcantara J, Cossette M Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Reprint of: a preliminary assessment of the impact of cranial osteopathy for the relief of infantile colic.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, this preliminary study suggests that cranial osteopathic treatment can benefit infants with colic; a larger, double-blind study is warranted. PMID: 19880081 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hayden C, Mullinger B Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Raspberry leaf--should it be recommended to pregnant women?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review evaluates the safety and efficacy of raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus) in pregnancy. The electronic databases PubMed, ISI Web of Science, AMED, EMBASE, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database and Cochrane Library were searched. Altogether 12 original publications with focus on safety or efficacy during pregnancy, pharmacology and in vitro tests explaining mode of action or constituents in Rubus idaeus were reviewed. Limited documentation exists and part of it is 50 years old or older. Only the latest animal study indicates an increased risk for the unborn child; however, all the studies are small and cannot ru...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Holst L, Haavik S, Nordeng H Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Risk management standards in midwifery are no substitute for personal knowledge and accountability.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Integration of complementary therapies in maternity practice is an ever growing field. Midwives have burgeoning interest in and are increasingly using complementary therapies within their practice. Issues regarding knowledge and safety remain essential within midwifery care. It is possible that the use of complementary therapies during pregnancy is not always based on a foundation of adequate knowledge and therefore may not be completely safe. Risk management is essential, both within conventional maternity care and where there is integration of new practices, to ensure that client safety is paramount. In order for int...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kenyon C Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Complementary medicine use by nurse midwives in the U.S.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this prospective descriptive study was to understand 1) the extent to which certified nurse midwives (CNMs) utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), 2) how knowledge regarding CAM is gained, and 3) characteristics of these providers. A survey was designed to determine use of CAM treatment modalities: herbal preparations, pharmacologic/biologic treatments, manual healing/bioelectromagnetic applications, mind-body interventions, and diet and lifestyle. Random sampling was used to select participants (n=500) who were members of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Of those CNMs responding (n...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hastings-Tolsma M, Terada M Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Postdates pregnancy and complementary therapies.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper explores the contribution of self-help techniques and complementary therapies within the management of postdates pregnancy. The most common reason for induction of labour is postdates pregnancy and not as one would imagine, associated with complex cases that would result in fetal or maternal morbidity without timely intervention. As such this adds to the rising concerns of many health care professionals who question the needless intervention of uncomplicated pregnancies, whilst also detracting from keeping labour and birth normal. Induction of labour is not without its risks and may well contribute to iatrog...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Evans M Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Use of herbal preparations during pregnancy: focus group discussion among expectant mothers attending a hospital antenatal clinic in Norwich, UK.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Herbal medicines are pharmacologically active and pregnant women frequently take these without informing their pregnancy care provider. If doctors want to obtain a full medical picture which includes herb use then non-judgemental responses to such behaviour is required. PMID: 19880086 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Holst L, Wright D, Nordeng H, Haavik S Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Reprint of: aromatherapy and massage for antenatal anxiety: its effect on the fetus.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Antenatal anxiety has been linked to maternal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis changes which can affect fetal development and may have lasting effects on the child's psychological development. Treatments for anxiety have hitherto focused on psychotherapy techniques or antidepressant drugs but these do not always effect long-term improvement. Aromatherapy and massage have successfully been used to produce significantly greater improvement in reduction of anxiety. Midwives may highlight anxiety in some of the mothers in their care and can incorporate the holistic approach of aromatherapy and massage into their practic...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bastard J, Tiran D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Structural reflex zone therapy in pregnancy and childbirth: a new approach.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper is adapted from Denise Tiran's forthcoming new book on pregnancy reflexology, and introduces an innovative new approach which has been termed "structural reflex zone therapy". From a reflexology perspective structural reflex zone therapy (RZT) draws on the Hanne Marquardt system, but is based also on the principles of osteopathy, in which the musculoskeletal system is seen as the main supporting framework of the body and the feet are used purely as a medium through which misalignments can be treated. Structural reflex zone therapy is based on the author's clinical work and research over a 25-year period, and...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tiran D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Practical uses of clinical hypnosis in enhancing fertility, healthy pregnancy and childbirth.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The following article identifies practical uses of hypnosis within midwifery. The author and her team teaches clinical hypnosis at 11 medical schools in the UK. PMID: 19880089 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: James U Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Reprint of: survey of medicinal cannabis use among childbearing women: patterns of its use in pregnancy and retroactive self-assessment of its efficacy against 'morning sickness'.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A majority of women experience some nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy. This condition can range from mild nausea to extreme nausea and vomiting, with 1-2% of women suffering from the life-threatening condition hyperemesis gravidarum. Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) may be used therapeutically to mitigate pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting. This paper presents the results of a survey of 84 female users of medicinal cannabis, recruited through two compassion societies in British Columbia, Canada. Of the seventy-nine respondents who had experienced pregnancy, 51 (65%) reported using cannabis during their pregnancies. ...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Westfall RE, Janssen PA, Lucas P, Capler R Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Commerce and CAM--collaboration or competition?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19595409 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rankin-Box D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Anxiety as a factor influencing physiological effects of acupuncture.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: It seems likely that the level of anxiety can modify HRV during acupuncture treatment and up to 40 min after the treatment. Psychological factors such as anxiety level should be considered as having important influence on physiological response to acupuncture. PMID: 19595410 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Vickland V, Rogers C, Craig A, Tran Y Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Effects of stone spa (Ganban-yoku) on psychological states.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This uncontrolled intervention study explored the effects of stone spa use on the psychological states of women. Sixty-eight female volunteers (mean age 37.5 years (standard deviation 14.8)) recruited at a women-only stone spa facility participated in the study. They completed the short-form Profile of Moods States (POMS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before and after stone spa use in order to determine changes in mood and anxiety states. Six factors relating to mood were measured using the POMS: Tension-Anxiety, Depression-Dejection, Anger-Hostility, Vigor, Fatigue, and Confusion. The two anxiety concep...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hayasaka S, Tsutsumi A, Noda T, Murata C, Ojima T Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Journeying with Alice: some things I don't know for certain.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this narrative I reflect on those things I do not know for certain. The narrative is constructed around my experience of giving Alice, a patient at the hospice where I worked as a complementary therapist, a foot massage. The narrative reveals the possibility of caring in the context of hospice, notably the significance of paying attention to little things such as a foot massage, that made such a difference to Alice's care. The narrative further reveals factors that resist caring, in particular the impact of labelling people as difficult for whatever reason. The narrative stands as an exemplar of reflective practice ...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Christopher Johns RN Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Intentions and willingness to use complementary and alternative medicines: what potential patients believe about CAMs.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper explores the intentions and willingness of a sample of Australian consumers (N=356) to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Participants considered using CAMs at least once in the next 2 months and rated the likelihood of certain consequences of CAM use, whether important others would approve, and if barriers would prevent them from using CAMs. People intending to use CAMs (high intenders) were more likely than those low on intention (low intenders) to endorse positive outcomes of CAM use and believe that important others would support their CAM use. High intenders were less likely than low inte...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: O'Connor EL, White KM Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Creating a therapeutic and healing environment with a pet therapy program.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Pet therapy is a low-tech, low-cost therapy that improved mood and was meaningful to hospitalized patients. PMID: 19595414 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Coakley AB, Mahoney EK Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Why do Norwegian nurses leave the public health service to practice CAM?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper explores a number of issues associated with the recent increase in nurses choosing to leave the Norwegian health care system in order to become independent practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The paper suggests that in Norway, nurses perceive medical hegemony continues to persist. Nurses perceive restrictions in their ability to develop their professional roles and status. CAM would appear to offer many nurses, the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in an autonomous, egalitarian and more holistic environment. PMID: 19595415 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Johannessen B Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among patients with chronic diseases at outpatient clinics.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: The present study confirms the high frequency of CAM use among patients with chronic diseases in a Malaysian public hospital. The popularity of CAM indicated the patients' preference towards holistic approach to health care. PMID: 19595416 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hasan SS, Ahmed SI, Bukhari NI, Loon WC Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Tactile massage within the primary health care setting.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: TM seems to affect several dimensions of health, and this should be explored more fully in future research. PMID: 19595417 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andersson K, Törnkvist L, Wändell P Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Complementary therapists' motivation to work in cancer/supportive and palliative care: a multi-centre case study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Findings indicated that motivational factors for therapists working in cancer care/supportive and palliative care were varied and highlighted a combination of 'push and pull' factors, particularly for therapists who are also health care practitioners. Further research related to volunteering, sustainable services and support and training for therapists is required. PMID: 19595418 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Peter M, Ann C, Sam P, Jacqui S, Dai R, Andrew L, Chris T, Ann C Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

A retrospective analysis of self-reported symptoms from 761 consecutive new patients presenting to a Neuro Emotional Technique chiropractic clinic.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: This retrospective analysis is the first comprehensive description of the scope of NET patients and their presenting complaints. The patient profile of this NET clinic has a higher degree of non-musculoskeletal patients than that usually reported in non-NET chiropractic offices, and other forms of chiropractic previously described in the literature. Further cross sectional research is required to determine if this particular clinic is indicative of all NET practices and whether the presenting symptoms, especially the non-musculoskeletal, are resolved with NET. PMID: 19595419 [PubMed - in process] (Source: C...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bablis P, Pollard H, Bonello R Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Complementary therapies, the placebo effect and the pharmacist.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses, from a pharmaceutical perspective, the types of therapies available, their applications and indications, and issues surrounding the placebo effect. PMID: 19595420 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Williamson EM, Rankin-Box D Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

In his memoir of Sir Maurice Laing (CTCP, 15:1 February 2009) Edzard Ernst comments on his 'intelligence, determination, and foresight'.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19595421 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - July 16, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Turner RN Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

The dawn of a new era in integrated medicine.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19341980 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Daniel R Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Cultivating mindfulness in health care professionals: a review of empirical studies of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Demands faced by health care professionals include heavy caseloads, limited control over the work environment, long hours, as well as organizational structures and systems in transition. Such conditions have been directly linked to increased stress and symptoms of burnout, which in turn, have adverse consequences for clinicians and the quality of care that is provided to patients. Consequently, there exists an impetus for the development of curriculum aimed at fostering wellness and the necessary self-care skills for clinicians. This review will examine the potential benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Irving JA, Dobkin PL, Park J Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

A mind-body treatment for hypothyroid dysfunction: a report of two cases.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Thyroid dysfunction has been effectively treated by conventional medicine for many years. Changes in thyroid dysfunction after a course of NET have been described. As the standard medical model is associated with some adverse effects such as long-term medication use and potential side effects, all natural, non-invasive approaches to management should be reviewed. Further research into this mind-body therapy is recommended to evaluate its potential effectiveness for this common condition. PMID: 19341982 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bablis P, Pollard H Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Effect of craniosacral therapy on lower urinary tract signs and symptoms in multiple sclerosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To examine whether craniosacral therapy improves lower urinary tract symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. A prospective cohort study. Out-patient clinic of multiple sclerosis center in a referral medical center. Hands on craniosacral therapy (CST). Change in lower urinary tract symptoms, post voiding residual volume and quality of life. Patients from our multiple sclerosis clinic were assessed before and after craniosacral therapy. Evaluation included neurological examination, disability status determination, ultrasonographic post voiding residual volume estimation and questionnaires regarding lower urinary tr...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Raviv G, Shefi S, Nizani D, Achiron A Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

A perspective on cultivating clinical empathy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This paper discusses the role of empathy in clinical practice. An empathetic provider fulfills the patient's basic need to be understood and is vital to the establishment of a healthy provider-patient relationship. The commentary introduces the concept of clinical empathy, reviews pertinent literature on the topic, and focuses on effective communication as a means of expressing empathy in a clinical setting. PMID: 19341984 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Davis MA Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Complementary medicine use among attendees at a rural health screening clinic.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study demonstrates that while older, rural Australians do not have significant pro-CAM beliefs they do have high use of CAM. Based on the types of products used it is suggested that CAM use forms part of these individuals' self-management strategies. PMID: 19341985 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wilkinson JM, Jelinek H Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

What do people talk about during reflexology? Analysis of worries and concerns expressed during sessions for patients with multiple sclerosis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Reflexology appears to have created a space for patients to talk about their worries and concerns, and to receive advice and support from the nurse therapists. This work contributes to the debate about the role of the therapeutic relationship within reflexology practice. PMID: 19341986 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mackereth PA, Booth K, Hillier VF, Caress AL Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Use of zinc supplements to reduce upper respiratory infections in United States Air Force Academy cadets.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study was a seven month randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 40 cadets to evaluate zinc's effectiveness in reducing the risk of upper respiratory infections (URIs). Self-reported symptoms as recorded by a weekly web site survey revealed that supplemented participants experienced significantly more symptom free episodes than those in the placebo group (p=0.01). No significant differences were found between groups in terms of physician diagnosed cases (p=0.99). Higher zinc dosage may be warranted to confer a protective effect under more challenging immunological conditions. PMID: 19341987 [Pu...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Veverka DV, Wilson C, Martinez MA, Wenger R, Tamosuinas A Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Light pressure massage for patients with severe anxiety.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is common in the western world with a lifetime prevalence of 4.3 to 5.9% and is twice as common in women as in men. GAD can have a decisive impact on a patient's everyday life as it is surrounded by unfocused worries and the severe anxiety may interfere with normal social functions. The treatments include cognitive behavioural therapy and/or psychopharmacological drugs. In previous studies the positive effects of massage on anxiety have been shown. The present study described the experience of receiving massage for eight patients with GAD. Findings revealed that the patients were able...
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Billhult A, Määttä S Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Effects of yoga on depression and anxiety of women.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Participation in a two-month yoga class can lead to significant reduction in perceived levels of anxiety in women who suffer from anxiety disorders. This study suggests that yoga can be considered as a complementary therapy or an alternative method for medical therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders. PMID: 19341989 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Javnbakht M, Hejazi Kenari R, Ghasemi M Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Animal-assisted therapy as a pain relief intervention for children.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study provides further support to the numerous health benefits of AAT, particularly for children in pain. PMID: 19341990 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Braun C, Stangler T, Narveson J, Pettingell S Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Ashtanga yoga for children and adolescents for weight management and psychological well being: an uncontrolled open pilot study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Ashtanga yoga may be beneficial as a weight loss strategy in a predominately Hispanic population. PMID: 19341991 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 7, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Benavides S, Caballero J Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Rebuttal paper to 'Sunflower Therapy for children with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia): A randomised, controlled trial'.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19161955 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 27, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mathews MO, Thomas E, Yeung A Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Climate change and health: Priorities for the CAM community.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article builds on recent discussions published in academic journals on climate change and health. It introduces four categories within which the CAM community might establish priorities - tactics, specialties, places, research. Within each category, the most pressing issues are highlighted and the ways in which individuals and the sector might respond. PMID: 19161946 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lewis S, Andrews GJ Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

An examination of antibacterial and antifungal properties of constituents of Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) and Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) mushrooms.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: This small scale study shows the potential antimicrobial effects of Shitake extracts, however further work to isolate and identify the active compound(s) now requires to be undertaken. Once these have been identified, suitable pharmaceutical delivery systems should be explored to allow concentrated extracts to be prepared and delivered optimally, rather than crude ingestion of raw material, which could promote further bacterial resistance. PMID: 19161947 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hearst R, Nelson D, McCollum G, Millar BC, Maeda Y, Goldsmith CE, Rooney PJ, Loughrey A, Rao JR, Moore JE Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Overseas Chinese students in the UK: Patterns and correlates of their use of Western and traditional Chinese medicine.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, this small exploratory study suggests a need for further research on the health care utilisation of this growing body of international students. Improved language support is needed for international students in UK health care settings. PMID: 19161948 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bishop FL, Lim CY, Leydon GM, Lewith GT Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation training for people with multiple sclerosis: A crossover trial.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Positive effects of both treatments following sessions and over the 6 weeks of treatment are reported, with limited evidence of difference between the two treatments, complicated by ordering effects. PMID: 19161949 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mackereth PA, Booth K, Hillier VF, Caress AL Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to treat chronic non-specific low back pain.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Combined acupuncture and TENS treatment is effective in pain relief and QOL of low back improvement for the sampled patients suffering from chronic LBP. PMID: 19161950 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Itoh K, Itoh S, Katsumi Y, Kitakoji H Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Acupuncturist Stephanie Downey talks about Brighton's Dolphin House Children's Clinic: a natural therapy centre for children and their families.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19161951 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Downey S Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

The effects of vacuumic bracing system on the patellofemoral articulation in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, the results conveyed that application of the vacuumic brace is able to create a joint distraction and useful changes in VAS and KPS parameters. PMID: 19161952 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Roostayi MM, Bagheri H, Moghaddam ST, Firooznia K, Razi M, Hosseini M, Shakiba M Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Biofield therapies: Biophysical basis and biological regulations?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews some recent studies addressing the characterization of endogenous energy fields and the way they affect the physiologic processes. PMID: 19161953 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Movaffaghi Z, Farsi M Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Knowledge of Florida nurses and dietitians regarding dietary supplements.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Both groups had a fairly low knowledge of side effects of dietary supplements and their interactions with common medications, and seem to require additional education in this area. Focused training can be designed to improve professionals' knowledge about dietary supplements. PMID: 19161954 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lederman VG, Huffman FG, Enrione EB Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Rebuttal paper to 'Sunflower Therapy for children with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia): A randomised, controlled trial'Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19161955 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - January 25, 2009 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mathews MO, Thomas E, Yeung A Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals

Breast Cancer Haven, London wins 'Healing Spaces Award'.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19039863 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice)
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 1, 2008 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Brown C Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: journals